Take a moment to listen today
To what your children are trying to say
Listen today, whatever you do
Or they won’t be there to listen to you.
Listen to their problems, listen to their needs
Praise their smallest triumphs, praise their smallest deeds
Tolerate their chatter, amplify their laughter
Find out whats the matter, find out what they’re after.
Tell them that you love them, every single night
And though you scold them, be sure to hold them
Tell them “everything’s alright
Tomorrow’s looking bright.”
Take a moment to listen today
To what your children are trying to say
Listen today, whatever you do
And they will come back to listen to you.
~ Author Unknown